Hyponatremia Linked to Use of Older Desmopressin Formulation
In a study, users of the older formulation of desmopressin had a 13-fold higher rate of hyponatremia than users of oxybutynin.
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Hip Fracture Linked to Chronic Prolonged Hyponatremia in CKD
Among CKD patients older than 60 years, chronic prolonged hyponatremia is associated with 36% increased odds of hip fracture in adjusted analyses, a study found.
Kidney Stones Linked to Hyponatremia
Development of kidney stones is 6.2-fold more likely among patients with persistent hyponatremia than those without a history of hyponatremia.
Urea Appears Safe, Effective for Inpatient Hyponatremia
A novel oral formulation of urea increased plasma sodium levels significantly and was well tolerated, according to investigators.
Hyponatremia Increases Risk of Fracture
AUSTIN, Texas—Hyponatremia isstrongly associated with an increasedrisk of fracture and osteoporosis,according to the findings of a newsystematic review and meta-analysispresented at the National KidneyFoundation’s 2018 Spring ClinicalMeetings. The meta-analysis, which included25 studies, found that hyponatremia,defined as a serum sodium level below135 mmol/L, was associated with 2.7-and 2.5-fold greater odds of fracture inprospective and retrospective studies,respectively,…
Urea Found Safe and Effective for Hyponatremia
Treatment with a novel urea formulation that is available in the United States safely improves plasma sodium levels, small study shows.
Low Sodium Increases Death Risk in Peritoneal Dialysis
Sodium levels below 140 mEq/L associated with a higher death risk vs levels of 140 to less than 142 mEq/L.
Hip Fracture, Mild Prolonged Hyponatremia Linked
Hypontrameia is linked to increased risk of hip fracture in elderly individuals.
Hyponatremia Prevalence in CKD Patients Characterized
It develops in 8% of patients overall and 15.1% of patients with stage 5 CKD.
Low Sodium Raises Risk of Fracture
Hyponatremia is a risk factor for osteoporosis and fracture, a new study confirms.
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